1993 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1999 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1999 Panoz Esperante is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1993 Jensen Interceptor. (242 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1993 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 452 kg more than 1999 Panoz Esperante.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jensen Interceptor. (418 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jensen Interceptor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jensen Interceptor | 1999 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Jensen | Panoz |
| Model | Interceptor | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 418 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |
